Dixon's murder trial begins Tuesday

9:45 PM,
Oct. 7, 2013

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It took nine days to select a jury for the murder trial of Lafonse Dixon, but attorneys will deliver opening statements later today .

Dixon has pleaded not guilty to murder, kidnapping and arson in the killing of 29-year-old Celeste Fronsman. On Aug. 26, 2012, Fronsman, of Canton, was found in the middle of Ohio 208 near the Tri-Valley Recreation area. She was burned, beaten and she died two days later from her injuries.

Each member of the jury had to be qualified to return a death sentence, meaning they must not have any personal or religious beliefs that restrict them from issuing the law. Jury ...